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カステッロ・アラゴネーゼ – アドリア海を見下ろす歴史的な展望台 カステッロ・アラゴネーゼは、コスタ・デイ・トラボッキの北側の印象的な出発点です。この15世紀の要塞は険しい崖の上にそびえ立ち、アドリア海、オルソーナ港、ヴィア・ヴェルデ・デイ・トラボッキの海岸線の素晴らしい景色を堪能させてくれます。 巨大な円形の塔と厚い城壁は、激動の過去を偲ばせます。この城は第二次世界大戦中に激しい戦闘に耐えましたが、その後、複合施設の一部が失われました。それだけでは不十分かのように、1946年には地滑りにより、城の半分近くが海に消えてしまいました。 今日では、オルソーナで最も美しい展望台の一つであり、サイクリングやハイキングの途中で立ち寄るのに理想的な場所です。城跡と中庭は無料で入場できます。港からは短く急な登りがありますが、素晴らしいパノラマで十分に報われるでしょう。さらに、城の周りには、休憩するのに最適な居心地の良いテラスや日陰のベンチがあります。

Stunning view of the Pescara River

During the Second World War, a gunpowder depot blew up and seriously damaged the facility. A subsequent landslide destroyed further parts. The facility was restored in 2001. Now it looks almost a bit too new, but the next few centuries will change that again :-)

Inside the majestic cathedral of St. Thomas, since 1258 it has housed, in the crypt, the relics of the Apostle Thomas and the chalcedony tombstone stolen from Chios, an Aegean island, by Leo from Ortona during a military action. At the end of 1570 it rose to the dignity of Cathedral and on 23 December 1859, with the Bull of Pius IX, it was awarded the title of Minor Basilica.

A beautiful castle

The Aragonese castle of Ortona is not only a splendid monument but also an excellent panoramic point. From here you can admire the Trabocchi coast to the south and a beautiful stretch of the famous cycle path. Entry to the castle area is free and it's worth taking a tour just for how well maintained it is.

The seafront of Francavilla al Mare is perfect for walking and finding refreshment in one of the many restaurants present. The beach is eight kilometers long and is characterized by golden sand. During the Second World War, the city was totally destroyed, and therefore the city you see today is quite modern. It is the departure or arrival for the Costa dei Trabocchi cycle path, now a well-known destination in the world of cycling and cycle tourism.

On August 18th there are always fireworks from this pier that last about 30 minutes 🎆